convention centre
Large gathering hall
A convention centre is a large building designed to host conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and other gatherings.
These facilities typically include multiple meeting rooms, exhibition halls, and auditoriums that can accommodate thousands of attendees.
Most major cities have at least one: The tech expo was held at the convention centre downtown.
The spelling centre is British; Americans write convention center.
Organized meeting for discussion
- expoLarge public display event
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
ceremony · graduation · concert · fundraiser
Central theme or speech
- panelDistinct flat section
- delegatesChosen representatives or assigns
- plenaryAbsolute and entire
- agendaFormal discussion list
workshop · seminar · presenter · moderator · proceedings · podium · speaker · accreditation
Venue for contests
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- pavilionOpen recreational structure
- hallInterior connecting pathway
facility · complex · stadium · amphitheater · fairground · atrium · lobby · concourse
Small compartments for activities
- exhibitorsThose who display publicly
- displaysVisual presentations or screens
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- vendorsThose who sell goods
demonstrations · merchandise · branding · floor-plan · aisle · banner · pop-up · kiosk
conference
Organized meeting for discussion
banquet · ceremony · graduation · concert · fundraiser
keynote
Central theme or speech
agenda · workshop · seminar · presenter · moderator · proceedings · podium · speaker · accreditation · roundtable
arena
Venue for contests
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- pavilionOpen recreational structure
hall · facility · complex · stadium · amphitheater · fairground · atrium · lobby · concourse · foyer
booths
Small compartments for activities
- exhibitorsThose who display publicly
- displaysVisual presentations or screens
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
vendors · demonstrations · merchandise · branding · floor-plan · aisle · banner · pop-up · kiosk · brochures
capacity
Maximum amount containable
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
setup · teardown · security · staging · lighting · rigging · HVAC · permits · insurance
convention centreprivate residence
home office · intimate venue · phone booth · living room · studio apartment
convention centrehermitage
Secluded religious dwelling
isolation cell · solitary confinement · private retreat · sensory deprivation tank · lighthouse
convention centreopen field
Unenclosed outdoor space
wilderness · empty lot · outdoor amphitheater · public park · pop-up tent
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